Accounts Assistant – Build Your Finance Career (UK)

Project People; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Project People is seeking an Accounts Assistant in Carlisle to support day-to-day finance operations across multiple entities. You will work with the Senior Management Accountant and the wider finance team on invoices, ledgers, reconciliations and month-end activities.

The role suits someone with accounts payable/receivable experience or a finance graduate looking to develop their career in financial services. AAT/ACCA/CIMA studies would be advantageous.

Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience in accounts payable and/or receivable, or a recent graduate keen to start a career in finance.
• Experience with bookkeeping, ledgers and bank reconciliations is required.
• Experience using Sage 50 or a similar accounting system is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices, employee expenses and company credit card transactions.
• Manage purchase and sales ledgers, including invoice processing, payments and credit control.
• Complete daily bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end processes, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and prepayments.
• Support quarterly VAT returns and internal and external audits.
• Respond to supplier, client and colleague queries professionally.
• Maintain accurate financial records and identify opportunities to improve processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Professional communication

Education

AAT/ACCA/CIMA studies or degree

Finance graduate

Tools

Sage 50

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Project People is seeking an Accounts Assistant in Carlisle to support day-to-day finance operations across multiple entities. You will work with the Senior Management Accountant and the wider finance team on invoices, ledgers, reconciliations and month-end activities.

The role suits someone with accounts payable/receivable experience or a finance graduate looking to develop their career in financial services. AAT/ACCA/CIMA studies would be advantageous.